We went back to Escalante during the pandemic 2020, Las Vegas was quiet as all casino shut down already.
The plan was all the way to Stevens arch up and down, but we got late start that day.
Got down from crack-in-the-wall, met rangers there, got checked with permit and wiggy bag.
We slept right below Stevens Arch on the river bank, hiked to Stevens Arch on the next morning. Thanks to Jamal's guide: [ Ссылка ]
Followed the Coyote Gulch all the way to Jacob Hamblin Arch.
The hikers we met on the first day said there was rope to climb back via Sneak route already, but there's no rope by the time we got there on next day. I guess it's the rope used by the day hikers and they took away once they were done.
The climbing part for the Sneak route (without the rope) was Ok for me as I boulder and climb in gym frequently, but Lee was not so good. I had to carry my backpack up first, then came back to to him, carried his backpack so he can climb without the load. But still hard for him.
Recommend to bring a rope so if anyone in the group doesn't have the climbing experience.
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